A late Victorian silver and gold, diamond and gem-set bee brooch.

<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Possible replacement gems.

<li>Diamonds well matched.

<li>Diamonds bright.<p>

<li>Individual size and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents accurate weight estimation and colour and clarity assessment.<p>

<li>Diamonds generally with few minor inclusions under 10x magnification, some with small dark inclusions.

<li>Garnet is a medium slightly yellowish green hue, well saturated, with good clarity and typical inclusions.<p>

<li>Seed pearls untested for natural origin.

<li>Seed pearls are a creamy white colour, with rose and greenish overtones.

<li>Rubies well matched.<p>

<li>Stones generally in good condition with minor abrasion, one ruby with some moderate abrasion to one side.

<li>Length of bee 1.8cms.

<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>

<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>

<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>